Key Pearl
Often used for its bright and airy qualities, Key Pearl remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#F5E4DF
LRV
78.31
Coordinating Colors
Key Pearl reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 74), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (85 vs 78) makes Pink Damask the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (82 vs 78) makes Cream Puff the marginally brighter of the two.
A 3-point LRV gap (82 vs 78) makes Gentle Butterfly the marginally brighter of the two.
Pink Swirl reads slightly lighter (LRV 82 vs 78), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 80 and 78, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 78 vs 26, Key Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Key Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 60), opening up a space where Silver Gray encloses it.
At LRV 78 vs 43, Key Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (78 vs 73) makes Key Pearl the marginally brighter of the two.
Key Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 39), opening up a space where New Hope Gray encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 81 vs 78), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (82 vs 78) makes Gentle Butterfly the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
At LRV 78 vs 51, Key Pearl is decisively the brighter choice.
Key Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 52), opening up a space where Crazy For You encloses it.
Key Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 59), opening up a space where Sweet Romance encloses it.
Key Pearl reads slightly lighter (LRV 78 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Key Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 42), opening up a space where Salmon Mousse encloses it.